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sneak peek

American  
[sneek peek] / ˈsnik ˈpik /

noun

Informal.

  1. a brief, exclusive, or illicit chance to see or experience something, especially something that will later be officially released to the public.

    The auto designers have released a sneak peek into their latest model, a one-of-a-kind custom build.

    Viewers were treated to some TV and movie sneak peeks during the big game's commercial breaks.

Etymology

Origin of sneak peek

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Sneak peek – The Bush campaign will today begin running an ad on conservative radio stations that stars the former president.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2016

Sneak peek: Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is looking to replace sacked manager Chris Hughton by this weekend.

From The Guardian • Dec. 7, 2010

Video: Sneak peek of Content-Aware Fill in Photoshop >> John Nack's Adobe blog "Content-aware" fill looks like being the thing that will get you writing the cheque for the next version of Photoshop.

From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2010

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